Tim Hudson vs. Julio Mateo — Career Comparison

Tim Hudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Julio Mateo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Julio Mateo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 79), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 112). Tim Hudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Julio Mateo.